HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME , PCOS, OR POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE , PCOD

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or  PCOD (Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease)   is a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have enlarged ovaries that contain small collections of fluid — called follicles — located in each ovary as seen during an ultrasound exam.

Infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity can all occur in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. In adolescents, infrequent or absent menstruation may raise suspicion for the condition.

The exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome is unknown. Early diagnosis and treatment along with weight loss may reduce the risk of long-term complications, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Causes-- Doctors don't know what causes polycystic ovary syndrome, but these factors may play a role:

Excess insulin. Insulin is the hormone produced in the pancreas that allows cells to use sugar (glucose) — your body's primary energy supply. If you have insulin resistance, your ability to use insulin effectively is impaired, and your pancreas has to secrete more insulin to make glucose available to cells. Excess insulin might also affect the ovaries by increasing androgen production, which may interfere with the ovaries' ability to ovulate.

Low-grade inflammation. Your body's white blood cells produce substances to fight infection in a response called inflammation. Research has shown that women with PCOS have low-grade inflammation and that this type of low-grade inflammation stimulates polycystic ovaries to produce androgens.

Heredity. If your mother or sister has PCOS, you might have a greater chance of having it, too. Researchers also are looking into the possibility that certain genes are linked to PCOS.

Symptoms-- Polycystic ovary syndrome signs and symptoms often begin soon after a woman first begins having periods (menarche). In some cases, PCOS develops later during the reproductive years, for instance, in response to substantial weight gain.

PCOS has many signs — things you or your doctor can see or measure — and symptoms — things that you notice or feel. All of these can worsen with obesity. Every woman with PCOS may be affected a little differently.

To be diagnosed with the condition, your doctor looks for at least two of the following:

Irregular periods. This is the most common characteristic. Examples include menstrual intervals longer than 35 days; fewer than eight menstrual cycles a year; failure to menstruate for four months or longer; and prolonged periods that may be scant or heavy.

Excess androgen. Elevated levels of male hormones (androgens) may result in physical signs, such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), adult acne or severe adolescent acne, and male-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia).

Polycystic ovaries. Polycystic ovaries become enlarged and contain numerous small fluid-filled sacs which surround the eggs.

Complications-- Having polycystic ovary syndrome may make the following conditions more likely, especially if obesity also is a factor:

·         Type 2 diabetes

·         High blood pressure

·         Cholesterol and lipid abnormalities, such as elevated triglycerides or low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol

·         Metabolic syndrome — a cluster of signs and symptoms that indicate a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease

·         Nonalcoholicsteatohepatitis — a severe liver inflammation caused by fat accumulation in the liver

·         Infertility

·         Sleep apnea

·         Depression and anxiety

·         Abnormal uterine bleeding

·         Cancer of the uterine lining (endometrial cancer), caused by exposure to continuous high levels of estrogen

·         Gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world.Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When PCOS  is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering the mental and physical symptoms.

SEPIA   200 ------- PCOS  with late and scanty menses.  In most of the cases, this is accompanied by bearing down sensations in the pelvic region. The ovaries remain enlarged with fluid-filled cysts in them. Sepia  corrects the menstrual cycle. Infertility due to PCOS.  Abnormal hair growth on the face, especially on upper lips, can also be well controlled with Sepia. Sepia are sensitivity to cold air, mental irritability, and indifferent behavior towards loved ones

PULSATILLA NIG.  30—-------PCOS with anovulation. Effective for PCOS with irregular periods. . Suppressed menses.  Menses irregular, scanty  too late and painful. Menses delayed at puberty. Total absence of thirst and a desire for cool open air. Pulsatilla is suited to mild, timid, emotional and tearful persons. Changeable moods. Weeps easily. Craves sympathy. Such a woman weeps at the slightest instance and feels somewhat better when given consolation

APIS MELLIFICA    3X-----------Apis mel is an excellent remedy for treating cyst in PCOS. Here the prescribing symptoms include suppressed periods and pain in the ovarian region, especially on the right side. The right ovary is swollen , heavy and enlarged. Therefore , lying on the right side may provide relief from the pain in the right ovarian region which is mostly sharp and stinging in nature. The ovarian pain gets worse during menses

CALCAREA CARB    200------------ PCOS with  anovulation and is particularly suited when a woman with PCOS suffers from profuse periods that are prolonged more than the usual duration.  Obesity and weight gain. Profuse sweating on the head. Extreme sensitivity to cold air. Craving for boiled eggs. Desires indigestible things like chalk , lime, pencils etc

GRAPHITES     30--------Graphites is prescribed when the menses are scanty, pale or suppressed .  Congestion of the head may result from suppressed periods. Another prescribing point is painful swelling of ovaries and an excruciating pain in the right ovary during menses. Constitutional symptoms include timidity, indecisiveness, sadness and a melancholic mood

NATRUM MURIATICUM    200----------- PCOS with  irregular and suppressed menstrual cycles. Difficulty in conception due to PCOS. Hot during menses. Excessively a hot sensation. Aversion to heat of sun. Craving for extra salt in diet. Depressed and introverted. Consolation aggravates her complaints. Wants to be alone to cry. Cannot cry in front of others.  

CONIUM MACULATUM    30---------Conium maculatum is prescribed when acne appears as a result of the menstrual irregularities. The acne is worse before menses appear and disappears as soon as the menstrual flow starts. The menses on the whole are suppressed, scanty or short in cases of PCOS. There is tearing pain in the ovaries , ovaries are enlarged , cramping and a cramping pain in the pelvis during menses. In Conium mac there is swelling and pain in the breasts before periods , that is characteristic. Conium is a good remedy for infertility resulting from PCOD

LACHESIS   200-------Lachesis is an effective remedy with scanty, tardy menses and black menstrual blood, accompanied by pain in the ovaries, predominantly on the left side. Swelling in the left ovary and violent colic during menses. Pain worse in the morning. Cyst in the left ovary .

 THUJA OCCIDENTALIS      200—------PCOS with  retarded menstrual flow and multiple cysts in ovaries.  Cysts , especially in the left side ovary. Hair growth on unusual parts in women due to hormonal imbalance

 KALI CARBONICUM     30 -- PCOS   with  suppressed menses for several months. Backs and legs give out. Violent backache , relieved by sitting and pressure.------------------Three times daily--------------------6

SENECIO AUREUS    30 –-------Menses retarded, suppressed , but the woman feels that the  menses would  come. Heaviness in pelvis and nausea. Suppressed menses with backache

SULPHUR     200----------PCOS  with acne. The acne may be painful or may itch. Menses too late, short, scanty and difficult, thick, black, acrid, making parts sore.